Kenya · Pyroclastic cone
Elmenteita Badlands
- Type
- Pyroclastic cone
- Elevation
- 2126m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Type
- Pyroclastic cone
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Eastern Africa / Kenyan Rift Volcanic Province
- Elevation
- 2126m
- Coordinates
- -0.546, 36.249
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Landform
- Cluster
- Major rock type
- Basalt / Picro-basalt
Geological summary
The Elmenteita Badlands, located between Lake Elmenteita (N) and Eburru volcano (S), is an area of pyroclastic cones and lava flows of varying ages.
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From Wikipedia
The Elementeita Badlands, also known as the Otutu Forest or Ututu Forest, is a lava flow in Kenya that covers approximately 36 square kilometres. The area was previously covered in thick dryland forest characterized by cedar trees,, and Leleshwa bushes. In addition, Wild Jasmine and Boophone are also found.
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Eruption history
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No eruption records available.
Nearby volcanoes
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